Canadians have called for dependable telecom services when using public transit, including access to emergency services. To meet this need, the Government of Canada is taking proactive steps to compel all telecom providers on Toronto's subway system to establish cellular connectivity promptly.
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Canada-France New Joint Committee Boosts Tech Research Collaboration
The Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, alongside Sylvie Retailleau, French Minister of Higher Education and Research, announced the creation of a joint committee between Canada and France to help strengthen the long-standing partnership between Canada and France in science, technology and innovation (STI).
Shaping Canada’s EV Future: Volta Launches First Copper Foil Factory in Granby
Strengthening Quebec's role in the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, the Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry; François Legault, Premier of Quebec; and Pierre Fitzgibbon, Quebec Minister of Economy, Innovation and Energy, announced that their governments are working closely with Volta Energy Solutions Canada (VESC) on the establishment of a new copper foil facility in Granby.
Tampnet Acquisition Cements Its Position as Offshore Connectivity Leader
Tampnet AS, the leading independent communications network provider operating the largest offshore high-capacity communication network infrastructure in the North Sea and the Gulf of Mexico, announces its acquisition of dasNetz AG, a leading provider of offshore wind connectivity in the German part of the North Sea, the Baltic Sea and certain key ports and coastal areas.
Canada Releases Spectrum Outlook for 2023-2027
Access to fast, dependable and reasonably priced Internet and wireless services stands as a crucial requirement for the people of Canada. This is why the Canadian government is persistently working to open up additional spectrum resources, aiming to enhance the quality, coverage and affordability of telecommunications services.
Telecom Sector Contributes Nearly $75 Billion to Canada's Economy
Canada's telecom network operators played a vital role in maintaining economic and social activity in Canada, including investing more in expanding and enhancing critical network infrastructure than their international peers, according to a new report commissioned by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA).
Artificial Intelligence Powers Canadian Aviation
Nolinor Aviation, a charter airline, is the first airline in Canada to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into a safety management system (SMS) to manage incident reporting.
CRTC Takes Further Step to Increase Wireless Access in Canada
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) completed a key step to create more competition and choice in the mobile wireless market for Canadians.
Canada Approves Non-Competitive Local Licensing for 3900 MHz Band
The Honorable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced a new licensing policy that will give easy local access to 5G spectrum for Internet service providers and innovative industries, as well as rural, remote and Indigenous communities.
Canada Enforces New Telecom Reliability Measures From Sept 9
A disconnected Canada shouldn’t happen again, and that’s what pushed the government, together with national telecom providers, to guarantee emergency roaming, mutual assistance and a communications protocol for quick and clear advisories during major outages and other emergencies.